Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $67.75. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH): Flynas, Qatar Airways and Saudia. The two airports are 308 miles (496 km) apart. Qatar Airways is in oneworld and Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bahrain, Dammam and Kuwait and more.
How many miles DOH to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 5,500 | $67.75–385 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 6,000 | $37.75–295 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qatar Airways | 7,000–8,000 | $72.75–110 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qatar Airways | 7,000–8,000 | $72.75–110 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qatar Airways | 7,000–8,000 | $72.75–110 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qatar Airways | 7,500 | $57.75–65 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qatar Airways | 10,000 | $237.75–495 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qatar Airways | 11,500 | $62.75–445 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qatar Airways | 11,500 | $62.75–585 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qatar Airways | 12,000 | $37.75–45 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $88.15–151.40 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qatar Airways | 17,500 | $37.75–45 |
Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DOH to RUH
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- Qatar Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book DOH to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qatar Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks Qatar Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qatar Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Finnair PlusBooks Qatar Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Iberia ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qatar Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Qatar Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qatar Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qatar Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
DOH to RUH with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Qatar Airways, then Lufthansa, Saudia and 3 more
+2 - Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
J9+1 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Gassim (ELQ)Qatar Airways, then Saudia
- Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
+3 - Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Hail (HAS)Qatar Airways, then Saudia and Flynas
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
OV - Via Madinah (MED)Qatar Airways, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
- Via Taif (TIF)Qatar Airways, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
DOH to RUH: common questions
How many miles does DOH to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $67.75. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), British Airways Club (7,000–8,000) and Iberia Club (7,000–8,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DOH to RUH?
Flynas, Qatar Airways (oneworld) and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Doha from Riyadh by plane?
Doha (DOH) and Riyadh (RUH) are 308 miles (496 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DOH to RUH award flights?
18 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 10 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Doha and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Gassim (ELQ). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.